Editor's Log

Editor's Log: Survey Surprises
Robert Carpenter, Editor
February 2010 Vol. 65 No. 2

This issue marks our “lucky” 13th Annual Municipal Infrastructure Survey. It allows us to connect more closely with municipalities of all sizes and from all corners of the country.Tiny towns have just as many seemingly insurmountable issues as do the large metropolises. Yet, many of the concerns and issues are identical.

Editor's Log: Market Trends For 2010
January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

Over the past few months, I have been asked the same question countless times. With hope in their eyes, industry personnel all are asking for my take on 2010 market prospects. While it is impossible to predict in these uncertain times, here’s an early evaluation.

Editor's Log: Christmas Wishes
Robert Carpenter, Editor
December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

This December brings one of the most disconcerting periods we’ve ever faced as an industry. There are so many factors impacting the underground infrastructure market that it is hard to grasp all the implications, let alone find solid direction for which to set course in 2010.

Editor's Log: Energy Sanity
November 2009 Vol. 64 No. 11

During the 2008 national elections, there was much rhetoric about leadership. Unfortunately, in regards to the energy industry, that leadership has failed miserably with no indication of sanity any time soon.

Just Say ‘No’ To Utility Poles
Robert Carpenter, Editor
October 2009 Vol. 64 No. 10

It’s no surprise that utilities in new subdivisions typically are placed underground. But what’s really encouraging is that a growing number of cities and states are suggesting or, in some cases, actually stipulating that older lines should be moved underground when feasible.

Always A Need For Education
September 2009 Vol. 64 No. 9

I was pleasantly surprised recently when the annual American Society of Civil Engineers’ Pipeline Conference experienced strong attendance.

The Price Of Free Money
Robert Carpenter, Editor
August 2009 Vol. 64 No. 8

I read recently that a bipartisan group of lawmakers is proposing to raise about $10 billion a year for the rehabilitation of sewer and water systems. The funding sources?

Rehab Roars
Robert Carpenter, Editor
July 2009 Vol. 64 No. 7

Over the past 15 years, the underground utility rehabilitation market has exhibited a strong pattern of growth, particularly in the sewer and storm water market.

Polar opposite
Robert Carpenter, Editor
June 2009 Vol. 64 No. 6

This issue contains the 2009 edition of Underground Construction’s annual horizontal directional drilling survey. This industry-exclusive research always provides an insightful perspective as to the direction and health of this vibrant young industry.

First step
Robert Carpenter, Editor
May 2009 Vol. 64 No. 5

I’ve been hearing some encouraging housing news. Economic experts are reporting that the devastating housing meltdown the country has been experiencing for some time has just about reached its economic bottom, or is in the process of bottoming out.

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